Over 90% of our students move from Junior Cycle to Senior Cycle follow the programme. Our Transition Year aims to develop the students’ maturity. This is achieved by offering a wide and varied programme that allows students to acquire a broad range of skills, as well as continuing with academic subjects. All students do international language modules (French, German) and investigate the cultures of these countries through music, drama, cooking and literature. Students have the opportunity to achieve GAISCE, the President’s award. The Mini-Company programme allows students to develop business ideas into profit making enterprises as well as learning teamwork and cooperation skills. Students enter the Local Enterprise Awards Competition. All students undertake a Work Experience module, where the students gain experience and sample the world of work which assists them in their future career choices. Students get involved in many local initiatives including voluntary work in the local community workshop and organising and running homework clubs in the local primary school. Transition Year students have the opportunity to partake in countless activities such as trips, exhibitions, projects, shows, guest speakers, arts, crafts, table quiz, fundraising, retreats, bonding days, film making modules, language activities, activities such as reflexology, self-defence, kayaking, bodhrán making, cake decorating competitions, Dragons Den investment projects, road safety modules, sports events, craft fairs, carol singing and much more. All Coláiste Bríde Transition Year students take part in the Junk Kouture fashion design competition. Coláiste Bríde has had great success in both this competition and in its predecessor the Form and Fusion competition. Coláiste Bríde is very proud of the achievements of our students in this competition and each year we look forward to seeing the latest creations on the catwalk! Transition years get involved with many shows during the year which encourage them to get on stage, show off their talents and improve their self- confidence. Such shows include the School Fashion Show, the annual Christmas Quiz and Coláiste Bríde’s Got Talent. The Transition Year Plan can be accessed at this link: TY Plan
TY Curriculum includes Art, Business, Career Guidance, Computer Studies, English, Fashion, French, Geography, German, History, Home Economics, Irish, Mathematics, Mini-company, Music, Pastoral Care, Physical Education, Religious Education, Science, Social, Personal and Health Education and Work Organisation.
Students also take a range of additional modules throughout the year such as self defense and first aid.
